Pearl's cabins

Old Mar 8th, 2007, 09:05 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pearl's cabins

My husband and I are booking a cruise on Pearl for Caribbean, 9 nights, in Feb. 2008. There are 4 price categories for balcony rooms at $50 increments, then a slightly larger jump to the minisuite. Any insights on these cabins? I do note the higher priced ones are on upper floors. Any floor that worse than others, or any particular room that should be avoided? How roomy is the largest balcony room? Our most recent cruise was in a skysuite on Celebrity's Constellation. Thanks for any insights. Would love other feedback as well.

Also, have read several posts here about pros and cons of freestyle dining. Apparently 7:00 is the crunch time; do people find that 6:00 or 6:30 are less busy? Thanks to all you Fodorites! Claire
claire_david2 is offline  
Old Mar 8th, 2007, 09:30 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 10,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
NCL cabins aren't exactly what I'd call roomy. I've stayed in both a regular cabin and a minisuite (both with balcony), and I found both to be adequate, though I really like the better bathroom in the minisuite category, though storage is a pain because the closet is blocked by the bed in a minisuite.

I don't think you'll see much difference for the $50 increments unless you find yourself under or above the disco or main dining room, which can be noisy.

If you can afford it, the Courtyard Villa suites are magnificent and have these wonderful floor-to-ceiling windows in the shower.
doug_stallings is offline  
Old Mar 8th, 2007, 12:12 PM
  #3  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Doug - Thanks for that info. Do you (or does anyone) know how a penthouse suite compares to the minisuite? It's a bigger jump in price -- $650 more than the minisuite, while minisuite is only $150 more than most expensive balcony room.
claire_david2 is offline  
Old Mar 8th, 2007, 01:30 PM
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 10,210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Penthouses are definitely nicer than minisuites since (for me at least) a minisuite is about sufficient size to be a regular cabin and without lavish appointments). Penthouses are significantly bigger and have bigger beds, and the bathrooms are very nice size. If I'm remembering correctly, they also have large walk-in closets. But the big difference is size. If it were me, I'd probably just do a minisuite unelss I could afford a Courtyard Villa, which for me is in another universe of comfort that I'd be willing to pay for (assuming I had the money).
doug_stallings is offline  
Old Mar 10th, 2007, 06:20 AM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,126
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We went in Jan on the Pearl. We just had an Oean view cabin so I cannot commment on that issue. As far as as the restaurants go, the earlier you go the less crowded. I would suggest you try and make reservations on your first day.
diann24 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gpanda
Asia
4
May 23rd, 2007 10:05 AM
iluv2travel
Cruises
13
Feb 19th, 2004 03:38 PM
psydocnr
Cruises
5
Apr 24th, 2003 03:29 PM
camillec
Cruises
6
Apr 15th, 2003 05:33 PM
Heather
Cruises
4
May 21st, 2002 05:17 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -